Two long spoons

[jolly]

I have two long identical spoons that are 33cm long.

Pretty sure they are Scottish but could somebody help me with the other hallmarks and what they were used for please

[dognose]

Hi Jolly,

That would be Francis Howden. The spoons were assayed at Edinburgh in 1793.

These spoons go under a variety of names, Gravy spoons, Basting spoons, Stuffing spoons, but essentially they are serving spoons for the table.

As a side note, Francis Howden and the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, were great friends.

See also: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... den#p85336

and: http://www.925-1000.com/dlEdinburgh.html

Trev.

[dognose]

See also: FRANCIS HOWDEN

Trev.

[jolly]

I could clean them or take better photos if like?

Did not realise they were mine for a second!

[jolly]

Meant to say thanks too. Its helped in identifying a ladle by the same person really easy.

[jolly]

Spoons now polished




Ladle and hallmark

[dognose]

Hi Jolly,

Thanks for the images. I've updated the Howden topic:

FRANCIS HOWDEN

Trev.